10 Best Modern WWE Rivalries

Although it is not over and due to Edge's injury might not culminate for a while, these two have proved why they are where they are in their careers.

Their match at Wrestlemania may have been too lengthy, but the moments of storytelling featured throughout masterfully delivered on their characters and how they connect to each other. Randy's consistent use of brutality signified his obsessive desire to destroy his opponent, whilst Edge masterfully employed the knowledge that his fans were likely terrified for him directly into his selling, crafting a fearful sense that he could be getting seriously hurt.

This makes their fights feel raw and personal; Edge is battling for his position in the company after ten years away from it and Orton is abusing his knowledge of the Rated R Superstars injury to put the fans constantly on the edge of their seats. Simply put, the history between them and the fact that it has taken years for it to be possible, makes this rivalry feel like an integral piece of wrestling history.

Their fantastic - if inappropriately titled - match at Backlash shows that this feud has plenty of steam to keep going. Hopefully, Edge makes a good recovery, and we can see this play out in front of a live crowd.

It's far from over, yet it's already one of the eras best.